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Cherry Valley, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cherry Valley, IL (Winnebago County) — Census median home value $222,400, county listing prices down about 4.5% over the past year. Market data for Cherry Valley houses and the broader area.
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Cherry Valley, IL is in Winnebago County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Cherry Valley and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,268, with a median household income of $74,766. Census data puts Cherry Valley houses at a median value of $222,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Winnebago County's current median listing price runs $237,575, down about 4.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Cherry Valley housing market
Cherry Valley is in Winnebago County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cherry Valley and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$222,400
Population (Census ACS)
3,268
Median household income
$74,766
County price trend (2025)
7.59% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cherry Valley market snapshot
Population
3,268
County
Winnebago County
Median Household Income
$74,766
Median Home Value (city)
$222,400
Median Listing Price (Winnebago County)
$237,575
Median Gross Rent
$871/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cherry Valley's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $222,400. Separately, Winnebago County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $237,575. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Winnebago County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.59% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cherry Valley has an estimated population of 3,268 and a median household income of $74,766, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cherry Valley's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Winnebago County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cherry Valley.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Rockford (~4.8 mi), New Milford (~5.8 mi), Monroe Center (~9.4 mi), Machesney Park (~9.5 mi), Davis Junction (~10.2 mi), Kirkland (~11.9 mi), Roscoe (~13.3 mi), Holcomb (~13.3 mi), Winnebago (~13.4 mi), Stillman Valley (~13.8 mi), Kingston (~14.3 mi), Rockton (~15.3 mi), Byron (~16.9 mi), Westlake Village (~17.0 mi), Kings (~17.4 mi), South Beloit (~17.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cherry Valley data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,268
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$222,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$74,766
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$871
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.62%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$237,575
Census place type
village
County
Boone County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.40 sq mi
Census GEOID
1713074
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Cherry Valley
Schools
Rockford SD 205 — 45 schools, 27,442 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Winnebago addresses may be served by Rockford SD 205, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Cherry Valley FAQ
What are houses worth in Cherry Valley, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cherry Valley at $222,400. Winnebago County's current median listing price runs $237,575, down about 4.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Cherry Valley, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Cherry Valley, Census ACS data shows a median value of $222,400. Active listing prices in Winnebago County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cherry Valley, IL?
Cherry Valley houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Winnebago County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cherry Valley, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cherry Valley's population at approximately 3,268.
What's the median rent in Cherry Valley, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cherry Valley at approximately $871 per month.
What is the median household income in Cherry Valley, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cherry Valley at approximately $74,766.
Is the Cherry Valley housing market growing?
Winnebago County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.59% annual change in 2025.
Is Cherry Valley, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cherry Valley's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Cherry Valley, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Rockford SD 205 for many Cherry Valley addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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